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Thorazine Oral

Precautions and Side Effects


Generic Name: CHLORPROMAZINE CONCENTRATE - ORAL
Pronounced: (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)

Thorazine Oral Side Effects

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Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Unlikely to occur but report promptly:

  • restlessness
  • muscle stiffness
  • weakness
  • difficulty speaking
  • loss of balance
  • mask- like facial expression
  • trembling or shaking
  • dizziness
  • lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements
  • difficulty urinating
  • skin rash/discoloration

Very unlikely to occur but report promptly:

  • sore throat
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • stomach pain
  • yellowing of eyes or skin
  • dark urine
  • hot dry skin
  • vomiting

Though very unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects:

  • severe muscle stiffness
  • confusion
  • fever
  • seizures
  • irregular/fast heartbeat
  • increased sweating

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

  • rash
  • itching
  • swelling
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Thorazine Oral Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:

  • very high or very low blood pressure
  • liver or heart disease
  • Reye's syndrome
  • alcohol or drug dependencies
  • nervous system problems
  • blood disorders
  • allergies (especially drug allergies)

Use caution performing tasks that require alertness, such as driving or using machinery.

Use of alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness. Avoid alcohol consumption.

This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen and protective clothing when you are exposed to the sun.

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